The Parent's Corner

Published 7:00 pm, Thursday, October 30, 2003

Fussy Baby Group. A six-week group for pregnant or new parents. Infant massage and Dr. Brazeltons Touchpoints are presented as well as the new findings on brain development. The program takes place Nov. 10, 6-7:30 p.m., 3611 N. Saginaw Road. This is sponsored by community Mental Health for Central Michigan. More information, Denise Weckesser at 631-2323.

Cook Parents Are Talking: Help For Frantic Families. Feeling like you want to take more parental leadership and "reclaim" your kids? Kindergarten - 5th grade parents will meet with a member of the MCESA Parent Educator Team, Tina Queary, to learn about family management tips that can help busy families today. The group will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 7 - 8:15 p.m. at Cook Elementary School, 5500 Perrine Road. More information, 923-7013.

Chippewa Preschool. There are openings in 2 day and 4 day - private and cooperative classes for 3, 4 and 5 year olds. Chippewa Preschool is located at 2401 E. Wheeler Road. More information, 832-1982.

Plymouth Parents Are Talking! How to Help Video Kids Love Learning. Kindergarten - 5th grade parents will meet with Paula Moyer, a member of the MCESA Parent Educator Team, to talk about creative ways parents and teachers can make learning fun and challenging for all those kids who are being raised in an era of video, TV and computer screens. Interested parties are encouraged to bring their own bag lunch. The group will meet Tuesday, Nov. 11, 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Plymouth Elementary School, 1105 E. Sugnet. Child care is available. For more information or to pre-register for childcare, contact the school office, 923-7616.

Love Em and Leave Em. Sue Davis, a member of the MCESA Parent Educator Team, will meet with parents in Kindergarten - 5th grade to talk about the Love and Logic approach. Loving our kids by leaving them to experience the natural consequences of their behavior. Child activities, pizza and beverages will be provided. The group will meet Tuesday Nov. 11 & 18 from 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday Nov.12 & 19 from noon - 1 p.m. at Carpenter Elementary School, 1407 W. Carpenter Street. Registration is necessary for this free program to help in planning the child activities and meal. Contact Carpenter Elementary School Office, 923-6411 to register or for more information.

Mills Parents Are Talking: Parenting for Academic Success. Second - fifth grade parents will meet with a member of the MCESA Parent Educator Team Laurie Hardy to learn practical techniques that will encourage excitement about lifelong learning with our children. The group will meet Tuesday, Nov. 11, 7 - 8 p.m. at Mills Elementary School, 3329 E. Baker Road.There will be refreshments and child activities (school age only) provided. Register by calling the school office, 923-7339.

Adams Parents Are Talking! Cooperation: How To Talk So Kids Will Listen. MCESA Parent Educator Laurie Witt will meet with kindergarten - fifth grade parents to talk about practical parent-tested ways of encouraging cooperation with children. The group will meet Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1:30 - 3 p.m. at Adams Elementary School, 1005 Adams Drive. There will be activities for younger children. Register by calling the school office, 923-6037.

West Midland Preschool. Openings are available for the 2003 Preschool Program. Children must be 4 years by Dec.1. West Midland Preschool offers: Developmentally appropriate curriculums, high quality staff, kindergarten readiness skills, family support services, transportation for those in need, free fitness room use and free clothing room just to name a few. Applications are available at the West Midland Family Center, 4011 W. Isabella Road (M-20). For more formation or an application call 832-3256 or toll-free 1-877-631-9632.

Together For Kids 2003. Parents, professionals and community members are encouraged to attend an all day conference designed for persons who touch the lives of children. The keynote speaker is Dr. Charles Fay on "Parenting With Love and Logic" plus 30 workshops, exhibitors, door prizes, continental breakfast and lunch. There is also a complementary Northwood Kids Day going on for children ages 7-12. Registration is $30; brochures are available at area schools, public sites or on the MCESA web site: www.mcesa.k12.mi.us. Registration is important; 631-5892, ext. 129.

Coleman Parents Are Talking! Setting Boundaries: Tools for Building Cooperation with Kindergarten - first Grade Students. Kindergarten - first grade parents will meet with Laurie Hardy, a member of the MCESA Parent Educator Team, to learn creative ways that will support childs learning in positive ways. This program takes place Tuesday, Nov.4, 7 - 8 p.m. at Coleman Elementary School, 1010 E. Washington. More information, 923-7339.

Parenting Through Divorce. Parents who have divorced or are in the process of divorcing are encouraged to attend this six-week group. This group is designed to help divorcing parents deal with their needs, parent their children effectively and establish a productive working relationship with the other parent. The group will meet beginning Wednesday, Nov. 5 through Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 5 - 6:30 p.m. at Family and Childrens Service of Midland. Early registration is necessary, contact Family and Childrens Service of Midland at 989-631-5390.

The Parents Corner is sponsored by MSU Extension of Midland County and cooperating parent educators.